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Baker McKenzie strengthens private equity team with new Sydney hire
Baker McKenzie has appointed a new special counsel to join the law firm's private equity practice group in its Sydney office.
Lawyer and wealth guru Dominique Grubisa found unfit to practice
A tribunal has recommended that lawyer and wealth guru Dominique Grubisa be struck from the roll of practitioners over conduct that included hiring a private investigator to look into another solicitor.
Qld’s top judge says lawyers citing non-existent cases risk referral, costs
The Chief Justice of the Queensland Supreme Court has warned lawyers they could be referred to the legal watchdog or face a personal costs order if they file submissions that contain hallucinations produced by generative artificial intelligence. 
UK class action firm Pogust Goodhead closes Sydney office
A year and a half after moving into the Australian class action market with an $835 million war chest, UK plaintiffs firm Pogust Goodhead has quietly closed its Sydney office.
Lander & Rogers nabs technology expert from Clayton Utz
Lander & Rogers has hired a technology, data and intellectual property pro from Clayton Utz to join its team in Melbourne.
Queensland judges warned against using AI for rulings
Releasing guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence, the Queensland court system has this week cautioned judges against the use of AI tools for decision-making. 
Piper Alderman hires M&A specialist from Corrs Chambers
Piper Alderman has appointed a partner with equity capital markets expertise for the law firm's corporate team in Perth.
IP boutique Wrays snags lawyer from KWM to lead trade marks group
Intellectual property firm Wrays has lured a former special counsel at King & Wood Mallesons to join as the firm’s new head of trade marks. 
Clayton Utz recruits private equity pro from Allens
Clayton Utz has snagged a senior partner from Allens’ mergers and acquisitions team to become its head of private equity. 
Dishonesty charge against lawyer an ‘unfortunate, unnecessary overreach’: tribunal
A tribunal has taken aim at ACT's legal watchdog for its "overreach” in pursuing a dishonesty charge against a lawyer, who claimed he was duped by a client.